Super Eagles striker, Terem Moffi has said Nigeria’s upcoming friendly against Portugal will be a tough test for the team.
Moffi made the remarks after scoring in Nigeria’s recent 2-2 draw against Poland, a match in which the Super Eagles came close to victory before conceding a late equaliser.
The forward, who also scored in Nigeria’s 3-0 win over Jamaica in the Unity Cup final, opened the scoring against Poland in the 23rd minute after connecting with a pass from Moses Simon.
Nigeria dominated large spells of the game but failed to maintain their lead. Poland equalised before halftime through Nicola Zalewski, after a defensive lapse from a corner kick.
Paul Onuachu restored Nigeria’s lead from the penalty spot after a handball incident in the box, but the Super Eagles were denied victory when Przemyslaw Wisniewski struck a long-range equaliser deep into stoppage time.
Speaking after the match in a chat with Brila FM, Moffi said he was pleased with both his performance and the team’s overall display but warned that the next opponent would be significantly stronger.
“We had a good game against Poland and I am happy I scored,” he said.“However, I think Portugal will be a difficult test for the Super Eagles.”
Nigeria will face World Cup-bound Portugal in their next international friendly on June 10.
Although the Super Eagles will not feature at the 2026 World Cup, the team is using these friendly matches to test tactics and integrate new players ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.
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